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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key 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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