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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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