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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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