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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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