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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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