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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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