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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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