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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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