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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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