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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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