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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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