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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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