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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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