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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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