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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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