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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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