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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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