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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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