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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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