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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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