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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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