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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the amazing 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 interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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