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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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