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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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