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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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