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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive 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 students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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