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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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