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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with 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 schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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