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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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