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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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