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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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