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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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