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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key 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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