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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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