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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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