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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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