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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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