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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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