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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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