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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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