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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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