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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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