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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different 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 stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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