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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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