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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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