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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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