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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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