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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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