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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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