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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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