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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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