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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important 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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