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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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