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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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