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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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