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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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