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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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