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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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