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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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