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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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