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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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