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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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