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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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