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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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