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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge 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 new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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