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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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