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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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