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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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