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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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