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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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