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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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