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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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