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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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