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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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