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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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