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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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