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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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