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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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