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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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