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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important 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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