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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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