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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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