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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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