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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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