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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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