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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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