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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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