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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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