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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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