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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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