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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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