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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers 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 classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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