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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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