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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources