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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs 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 MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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