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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches 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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