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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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