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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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