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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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