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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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