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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources