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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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