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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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