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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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