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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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