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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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