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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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