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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores 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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