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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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