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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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