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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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