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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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