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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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