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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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