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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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