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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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