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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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