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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)