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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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