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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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