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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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