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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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