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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider 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 quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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