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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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