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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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