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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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