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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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