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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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