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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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