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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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