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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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