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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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