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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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