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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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