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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive 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 students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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