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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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