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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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