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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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