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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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