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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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