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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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