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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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