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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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