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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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