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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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