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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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