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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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