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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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