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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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