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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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