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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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