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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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