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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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