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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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