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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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