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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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