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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive 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 learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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