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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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