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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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