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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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