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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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