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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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