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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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