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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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