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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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