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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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