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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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