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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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