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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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