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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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