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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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