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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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