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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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