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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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