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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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