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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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