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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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