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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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