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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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