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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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