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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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