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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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