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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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