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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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