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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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