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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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