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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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