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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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