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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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