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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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