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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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