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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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