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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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