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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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