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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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