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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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