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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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