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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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