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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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