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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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