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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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