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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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