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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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