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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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