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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online 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 issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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