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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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