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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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