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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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