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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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