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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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