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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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