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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the 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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