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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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