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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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