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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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