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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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