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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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