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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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