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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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