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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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