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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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