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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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