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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting 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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