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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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