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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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