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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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