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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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