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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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