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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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