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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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