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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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