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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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