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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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