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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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