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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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