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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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