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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate 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 e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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