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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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