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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal 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 organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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