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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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