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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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