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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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