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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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