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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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