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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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