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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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