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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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