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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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