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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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