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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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