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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online 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 experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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