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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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