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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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