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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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