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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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