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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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