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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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