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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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