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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because 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 make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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