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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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