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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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