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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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