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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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