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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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