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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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