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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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