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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today 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 assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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