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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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