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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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