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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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