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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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