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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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