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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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