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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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