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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources