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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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