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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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