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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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