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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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