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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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