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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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