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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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