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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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