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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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