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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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