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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with 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 teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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