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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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