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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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