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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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