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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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