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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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