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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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