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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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