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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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