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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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