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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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