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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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