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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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