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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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