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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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