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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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