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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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