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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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