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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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