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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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