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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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