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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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