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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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