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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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