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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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