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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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