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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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