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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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