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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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