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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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