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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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