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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major 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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