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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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