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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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