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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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