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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing 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 education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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