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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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