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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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