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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling 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 educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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