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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes 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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