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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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