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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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