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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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