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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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