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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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