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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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