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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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