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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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