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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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