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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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