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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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