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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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