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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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