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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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