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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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