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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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