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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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