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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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