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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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