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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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