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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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