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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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