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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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