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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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