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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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