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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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