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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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