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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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