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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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