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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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