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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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