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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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