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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not 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 subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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