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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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