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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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