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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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