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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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