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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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