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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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