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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. 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 MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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