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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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