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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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