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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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