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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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