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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because 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 instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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