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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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