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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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