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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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