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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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