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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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