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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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