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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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