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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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