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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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