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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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