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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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