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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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