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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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