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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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