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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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