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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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