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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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