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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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