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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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