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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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