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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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