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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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