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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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