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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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