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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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