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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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