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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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