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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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