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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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