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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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