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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always 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 subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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