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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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