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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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