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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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