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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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