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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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