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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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