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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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