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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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