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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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