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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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