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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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