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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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