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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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