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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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