OER Knowledge CloudReport20162016/06Muñoz, Jonatan CastañoPunie, Yvesdos Santos, Andreia InamoratoJRC-IPTSup-skillingre-skillingpolicy recommendationsMOOCslearner demographicsgovernmental policyaccreditationAcademic policyEuropean CommissionHeadlines  MOOCs are an important part of non-formal learning for individuals with higher education experience, particularly those who are either unemployed or low earners.  MOOC certificates currently have low value in the labour market and in formal education.  Data from studies of MOOCs in Europe sometimes differ from US studies.  The number of MOOCS offered by HEIs in Europe is growing but they are not yet widespread.  Digital competence is very important for participation in MOOCs.  The socio-economic profile of MOOC learners varies according to the subject of the course.  Feedback and interaction with peers and teachers is important for MOOC learners, but oftendoes not applyhttps://ec.europa.eu/jrc/sites/jrcsh/files/JRC%20brief%20MOOCs_JRC101956.pdfhttps://ec.europa.eu/jrc/sites/jrcsh/files/JRC%20brief%20MOOCs_JRC101956.pdfJRC brief MOOCs_JRC101956.pdfEurope