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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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