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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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