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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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