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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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