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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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