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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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