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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing 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 education subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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