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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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