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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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