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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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