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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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