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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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