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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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