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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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