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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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