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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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