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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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