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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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