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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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