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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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