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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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