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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders 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 blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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