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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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