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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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