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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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