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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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