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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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