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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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