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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever 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 educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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