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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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