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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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