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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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