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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)