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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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