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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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