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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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