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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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