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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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