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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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