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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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