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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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