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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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