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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. 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 massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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