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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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