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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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