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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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