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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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