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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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