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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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