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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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