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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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