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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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