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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students 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 numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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