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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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