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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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