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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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