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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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