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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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