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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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