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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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