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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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