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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major 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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