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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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