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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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