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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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