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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates 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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