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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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