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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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