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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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