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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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