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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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