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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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