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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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