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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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