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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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