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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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