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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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