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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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