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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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