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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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