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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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