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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key 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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