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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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