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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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