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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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