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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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