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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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