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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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