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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major 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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