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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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