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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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