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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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