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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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