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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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