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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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