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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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